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Fire Damages Liquor Store, Likely Started By Those Experiencing Homelessness Trying To Keep Warm

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- A fire in Lakewood late Sunday night caused a lot of damage to a liquor store. The fire broke out near 9th and Sheridan.

West Metro Homeless Fire 1 (WMF tweet)
(credit: West Metro Fire Rescue)

Fire crews with West Metro Fire Rescue believe the fire was accidental.

West Metro Homeless Fire 4 (WMF tweet)
(credit: West Metro Fire Rescue)

The blaze was likely started by a group who are experiencing homelessness who were trying to stay warm.

West Metro Homeless Fire 2 (WMF tweet)
(credit: West Metro Fire Rescue)
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